Call for Applications: Research Fellowship in Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy

The UCSF Center for Maternal-Fetal Precision Medicine offers a one-year, full-time fellowship to support research focused on fetal diagnosis and fetal molecular therapies. This opportunity is ideal for physician/scientists in Surgery or Obstetrics/Gynecology.

Projects undertaken during the fellowship will depend on the interests and experience of the fellow and may range from basic to translational to clinical research. The main areas of investigation are prenatal diagnosis, bioinformatics, and the development and implementation of new fetal molecular therapies (such as stem cell or gene therapy).

The Center for Maternal-Fetal Precision Medicine pursues an ambitious agenda to transform the field of maternal-fetal medicine. Research activities of the Center are organized around genetics, fetal immunology, and molecular therapies

Eligibility

The fellowship is open to individuals who are currently in or have recently completed a residency in General Surgery or Obstetrics/Gynecology. Exceptional postdoctoral candidates from other fields will be considered.

Duration

One-year fellowship, potentially renewable for a second year.

Clinical responsibilities

None required, but some clinical opportunities may be available if desired

Compensation

The individual will be appointed as a research fellow through the Department of (Surgery/OBGYN). This is a fully funded position with benefits. Salary will be commensurate with training and experience.

Application

To apply, please email the following material to Valerie Dougherty (dougherv@ucsf.edu), Program Manager for the Center for Maternal-Fetal Precision Medicine.

Curriculum Vitae

Personal Statement: 1-2 pages regarding your background, research interests as they relate to fetal diagnosis and therapy, and career aspirations